Keepin' It Real
If you are shaky on integers (signed numbers), decimals, or fractions, you will work more slowly and have a harder time in algebra. Brush up on your real number operations with these tutorials, and then be sure to PRACTICE what you learn so it sticks with you.
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1. Working with Signed Numbers (Integers) The single best thing you can do for your algebra grade is to get good at integers.
This tutorial will help you learn the integer rules.
2. Working with Decimals Decimals are so common that we take them for granted. You may not realize you are a little fuzzy on some of the rules until you get stuck on a quiz!
Keep yourself out of a jam by reviewing decimals with this tutorial.
Practice adding & subtracting decimals at Math.com
Practice multiplying decimals at Math.com
Practice dividing decimals at Math.com
Reprinted with permission from Randy Glasbergen.
3. Manipulating Fractions Are you uncomfortable converting fractions from simplest form to some equivalent form? Does the term "common denominator" make you cringe? If so, this tutorial is for you.
Reducing Fractions practice at Math.com
4. Fraction Operations Once you are comfortable handling fractions, you need to brush up on your fraction operations (add, subtract, multiply & divide).
Check out my fraction operations tutorial if you need to brush up your fraction skills.
Adding and Subtracting Fractions practice at Math.com
Multiplying Fractions practice at Math.com
Dividing Fractions at Math.com